Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
LAND USE |
DIVISION I. SINGLE-JURISDICTION PLANNING AND ZONING. |
TITLE 4. ZONING. |
SUBTITLE 1. POWERS. |
§ 4-102. General powers.
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To promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, a legislative body may regulate:
(1) the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;
(2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;
(3) off-street parking;
(4) the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;
(5) population density; and
(6) the location and use of buildings, signs, structures, and land.